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Why Stay Away from Pornography?

By LDS Family Services

Pornography use is a life-damaging habit that affects not only the user but also the user's family and friends. There are many good reasons to avoid it. For example, pornography has been proven to cause or contribute to the following:

Increased risk of being exposed to incorrect information about human sexuality

Increased risk of developing unhealthy views about sexuality

Increased risk of believing rape is not a serious crime

Increased risk of becoming aggressive or violent in sexual practices

Increased risk of becoming sexually abusive toward others

Increased risk of experiencing difficulties in intimate relationships

Increased risk of getting involved in sexual behavior that is risky, unhealthy, or illegal

Decreased desire to eventually marry

Decreased trust in your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse

Increased risk of becoming sexually dissatisfied with your spouse

Increased risk of cheating on your spouse

Increased risk of separation or divorce

In addition to the research-based consequences listed above, pornography use may cause feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and shame. It will keep one from living a spiritual life and will interfere with reaching one's potential. It is a saboteur of hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

Why Stay Away from Pornography?

Pornography use may cause feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and shame. It will keep one from living a spiritual life and will interfere with reaching one's potential. It is a saboteur of hopes, dreams, and aspirations.